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Learn more about McGee Canyon West
McGee Canyon West

McGee Canyon West

The West side of McGee Canyon drops down from the 8692-foot peak. It is a little more challenging than the nicely graded East side. There are more ruts from rain run-off. This trail drops 765…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about McGee Creek R2
McGee Creek R2

McGee Creek R2

This route drops over 734 feet in 2 miles, offering views of the Eastern Sierras, the White Mountains, the Buttermilk Rock Formations, and the Town of Bishop below as you descend. The trail features some…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about McGee Mtn Rd Summit
McGee Mtn Rd Summit

McGee Mtn Rd Summit

This is a beautiful trail to the top of McGee Mountain. Starts very relaxed as you make your way through valleys. It quickly gets fun as you start up the switchbacks. It is very narrow…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about McGee Ridge - 1S97
McGee Ridge - 1S97

McGee Ridge - 1S97

This is a rarely traveled track. It climbs almost 600 feet above McGee Canyon Road. You will encounter lots of large ruts from rain run-off as well as very low tree branches. The tree line…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about McLeod Flat - FS 5S007Z
McLeod Flat - FS 5S007Z

McLeod Flat - FS 5S007Z

McCleod Flat (5S007Z) might be short on mileage, but it is high on utility, acting as the dusty red carpet to a playground of Sierra adventures. This quick, quarter-mile spur is the definition of "short…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Meadow Lake Road
Meadow Lake Road

Meadow Lake Road

Meadow Lake Road is the continuation of the Bowman Lake Road trail. The scenery is breathtaking and the camping and recreational opportunities are plentiful. This area of the Sierra Nevada usually is snow-free sometime in…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer
Learn more about Meadows Way - FS 32144A
Meadows Way - FS 32144A

Meadows Way - FS 32144A

This challenging route cuts through wide open grassy meadows for the first 1.3 miles, then enters an area of large bushes and some trees with a small creek crossing. After 1.5 miles of traversing the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mecca Orocopia Jeep Trail
Mecca Orocopia Jeep Trail

Mecca Orocopia Jeep Trail

This is the Mecca Orocopia Trail, a connection to the Little Box Canyon Meccacopia Loop. This is an easy dirt road trail where you can admire the beautiful views of the Orocopia mountains. There is…
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Total Miles
10.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mendo-Lake Road
Mendo-Lake Road

Mendo-Lake Road

An easy scenic route over mountain ridges through South Cow Mountain OHV that connects lakeport to Ukiah. This is the main dirt road through cow mountain that has multiple harder trails off either side and…
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Total Miles
13.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mendocino County Road 500
Mendocino County Road 500

Mendocino County Road 500

Mendocino County Road 500 connects the east end of Caspar Orchard Road (at a location known locally as 'Scales') to California Route 20, and is located entirely within the Jackson Demonstration State Forest. At one…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mendocino Discovery Corridor
Mendocino Discovery Corridor

Mendocino Discovery Corridor

A 44-mile east-to-west route through Mendocino National Forest. Starting at Stonyford OHV Staging Area and ending at Middle Creek OHV Staging Area. Great views of mountains, valleys, and Clear Lake towards the end. Campsites are…
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Total Miles
43.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mendocino Scenic Corridor
Mendocino Scenic Corridor

Mendocino Scenic Corridor

A 44 mile east to west route through Mendocino National Forest. Starting at Stonyford OHV Staging Area and ending at Middle Creek OHV Staging Area. Great views of mountains, valleys, and Clear Lake towards the…
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Total Miles
43.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mescal Canyon Road
Mescal Canyon Road

Mescal Canyon Road

This trail can be approached from South to North or North to South. North to South will be more challenging because it is going up hill. Mainly dirt and small rocks make up the trail.…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Meyers Canyon - 1N33
Meyers Canyon - 1N33

Meyers Canyon - 1N33

This trail goes from the East side of Lytle Creek Road up to 3N31. There is a bit of a wash area at the start, and it slowly works its way up in elevation. Starting…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Miami Mountain Road - FS 6S014
Miami Mountain Road - FS 6S014

Miami Mountain Road - FS 6S014

A primary, 6.4-mile Forest Service access road that transitions from graded gravel (easy, fast travel) to a rutted dirt track as it moves into the western end, which was affected by past wildfires. It is…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Middle Sky Ranch Road - FS 6S010
Middle Sky Ranch Road - FS 6S010

Middle Sky Ranch Road - FS 6S010

Sky Ranch Road (FS 6S010) acts as the grand, dusty spine of the Sierra National Forest in this district. While the route begins its life as a paved road climbing from Highway 41, this submission…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Middle Tuolumne River
Middle Tuolumne River

Middle Tuolumne River

This trail is a nice little side venture just outside of Groveland that goes into the old burn area and has a few really great camping spots. There are some great spots to camp near…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Midland Vidal Road
Midland Vidal Road

Midland Vidal Road

Used by early settlers to travel between Vidal, California, and the now-ghost town of Midland, the Midland-Vidal Road was perhaps also used by Wyatt Earp, who lived in Vidal for a time. Along the drive,…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Midnight - FS 9S015
Midnight - FS 9S015

Midnight - FS 9S015

This 2.5-mile two-track trail is a direct and challenging connector for accessing the deeper high-country network between Tamarack Creek and South Fork Tamarack Road. The road is defined by steep, loose climbs where the surface…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Midway Ridge
Midway Ridge

Midway Ridge

This route takes you to the top of Midway Ridge. The trail starts as a nice wide road. The road is maintained very well and follows a mid-slope road. The trail narrows at the first…
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Total Miles
12.8
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

ATV trails in California

Learn more about 16E08 Las Chiches
16E08 Las Chiches

16E08 Las Chiches

Las Chiches is a short trail rated as difficult because of its steep inclines. There are incredible views as you traverse the ridge line in La Panza Range within Los Padres National Forest. The trail…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 24W09.24
24W09.24

24W09.24

This is apart of Ballinger OHV. Considered desert highlands that has junipers, pinyon pines and scrub brush. Trail 24 (24W09.24) is the main trail that ranges between sandy and hard pack and potentially muddy sections.…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3N26
3N26

3N26

Trail head starts on Angeles Crest Highway at the Vincent Gap Turnout. It is a very short trail that leads to a locked gate at Jackson Flat Camping Area. The scenery during this trail consists…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)
3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

The trail starts at the third quarter into marked trail 3N26. There is shade for more than half of the trail from mature tree and a hillside for the majority of the trail. During certain…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

UTV/side-by-side trails in California

Learn more about 24W09.24
24W09.24

24W09.24

This is apart of Ballinger OHV. Considered desert highlands that has junipers, pinyon pines and scrub brush. Trail 24 (24W09.24) is the main trail that ranges between sandy and hard pack and potentially muddy sections.…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3N26
3N26

3N26

Trail head starts on Angeles Crest Highway at the Vincent Gap Turnout. It is a very short trail that leads to a locked gate at Jackson Flat Camping Area. The scenery during this trail consists…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)
3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

3N267 Fenner Saddle (4N12)

The trail starts at the third quarter into marked trail 3N26. There is shade for more than half of the trail from mature tree and a hillside for the majority of the trail. During certain…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 3S120
3S120

3S120

This sandy trail takes you through the Inyo National Forest. It climbs just over 400 feet in just under two miles. There are many downed trees to navigate around. This trail is part of the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring

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